The 24 Hour Lions Roar
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Event Details
The 24 Hour Lions Roar is an ultrarunning event taking place at the Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia, Missouri. It offers a variety of timed events on a cross country course.
Distances
The event features several timed races:
- 24-hour race, run individually
- 24-hour tag team race
- 12-hour race
- 6-hour race
- 1 Hour Cub Run for younger participants
Course
The main events use a 2.5-mile loop course. It combines sections of a Division I NCAA Cross Country Championship course with adjacent soccer fields. The route is described as smooth and runner-friendly. The shorter 1 Hour Cub Run uses a separate 0.25-mile loop.
Awards and Recognition
Several awards are presented. The top two male and female finishers in the solo 6, 12, and 24-hour events receive awards. The top three men and women with the most lifetime event miles also receive recognition. The winning members of the 24-hour tag team receive a custom championship belt. Participants who complete 100 miles within the 24-hour event receive a custom belt buckle. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt.
Additional Information
An awards ceremony is held after the events conclude. The event has a dedicated website and a Facebook page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
